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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.44, 2,508.27 and 806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.44, 2,508.27 and 806.74 is: 1,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.44 : 2,508.27 = 806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.44/2,508.27 = 806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.44x = 2,508.27 × 806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.44x = 2,023,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,521.74/1,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.20

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